John Bright "Johnny" Russell (January 23, 1940 – July 3, 2001) was an American
country singer, songwriter, and comedian best known for his song "
Act Naturally", which was made famous by
Buck Owens, who recorded it in 1963, and
The Beatles in 1965. His songs have been recorded by
Burl Ives,
Jim Reeves,
Jerry Garcia,
Dolly Parton,
Emmylou Harris, and
Linda Ronstadt.